Dedan K. BrunerFeb 3, 20203 min readThe Misadventures of a 3rd Grade Spy It started like any other after school pick-up. When I got there, my daughter Ella was in aftercare working on her latest piece of soon-to-b
Dedan K. BrunerJun 20, 20191 min readA Tribute to My Father: The First Man I Ever Loved How do I clearly articulate what you mean to me? How do I narrow a list of so many stories down? How do I choose? How do I tell them I am...
Dedan K. BrunerJun 11, 20193 min readA Love Note to G.: A Tribute to Giovanni FrancoI was so honored and pleased to write this love note to Giovanni. He is a great dad and partner. I want everyone to know how amazing he...
Dedan K. BrunerJun 11, 20195 min readA Bridge Beyond Sorrow: A Tribute to Otis Brock IIIThe “strong father” is a constant, a central motif in my family’s story. The patriarchal foundation that undergirds my lineage is so...
Dedan K. BrunerMay 28, 20193 min readA Tribute to Bobbie JeanI recently read a quote that said, “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” Fortunately for me, my life came with...
Dedan K. BrunerMar 25, 20192 min readPatrickDivorced Father of 2 Nashville, Tennessee I never want my daughters to grow up and have “daddy issues “ so I focus on being present in...
Dedan K. BrunerFeb 8, 20192 min read8 Awesome Acts The Why The kiddo has a birthday coming up. There is no way around it, it's going to be a spectacle. Try as I may to rein-in...
Dedan K. BrunerJan 31, 20191 min readJanuary Challenge: After Action Review The goal: Complete 100 math problems on top of home and schoolwork to strengthen the kid’s math skills. Status: I failed. Sort of ...